How severe is CVE-2005-0486?

CVE-2005-0486 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-0486 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-0486?

CVE-2005-0486 primarily affects Tarantella Secure Global Desktop. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0486?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2005-0486 published?

CVE-2005-0486 was published on 2005-03-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-0486

CVE-2005-0486 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Tarantella Secure Global Desktop with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Tarantella Secure Global Desktop
Published: 2005-03-30
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Tarantella Secure Global Desktop Enterprise Edition 4.00 and 3.42, and Tarantella Enterprise 3 3.40 and 3.30, when using RSA SecurID and multiple users have the same username, reveals sensitive information during authentication, which allows remote attackers to identify valid usernames and the authentication scheme.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0486?: Tarantella Secure Global Desktop Enterprise Edition 4.00 and 3.42, and Tarantella Enterprise 3 3.40 and 3.30, when using RSA SecurID and multiple users have the same username, reveals sensitive information during authentication, which allows remote attackers to identify valid usernames and the authentication scheme.
How severe is CVE-2005-0486?: CVE-2005-0486 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-0486 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-0486?: CVE-2005-0486 primarily affects Tarantella Secure Global Desktop. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0486?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-0486 published?: CVE-2005-0486 was published on 2005-03-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:tarantella:secure_global_desktop:enterprise_3.42:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:tarantella:secure_global_desktop:enterprise_4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:tarantella:tarantella_enterprise:3.30:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:tarantella:tarantella_enterprise:3.40:*:*:*:*:*:*:*